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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.98, 1,233.46 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.98, 1,233.46 and 335.04 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.98 : 1,233.46 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.98/1,233.46 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.98x = 1,233.46 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.98x = 413,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,258.44/821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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